Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Applied Track
What is the Mathematics Applied Track?
The applied track is aimed at students who seek a strong mathematical background and the ability to apply mathematics in other fields. Students may chose from a wide variety of courses in subjects such as statistics, numerical analysis, real and complex analysis, Fourier analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, algebraic coding theory, bioinformatics, and optimization. Students also take courses outside of the Department of Mathematics in fields where math is applied. In fact, many students in the applied track are enrolled in two majors. Employers and graduate schools in many areas value a strong mathematical background and recognize that completing a degree in mathematics is a laudable accomplishment. A degree in applied mathematics can stand alone or can be used to add significant value to a degree in any field of science or engineering.
Degree Requirements
- Required:
- The following courses:
- Calculus (16 credits):
- MATH 263 A,B,C,D, or
- MATH 266 A,B and 263 C,D
- MATH 211 - Elementary Linear Algebra
- MATH 340 - Differential Equations
- MATH 444 (or MATH 344) - Intro. Numerical Analysis
- Calculus (16 credits):
- At least 2 the following:
- MATH 307 - Intro. to Number Theory
- MATH 308 - Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 314 - Elementary Abstract Alegeba
- MATH 360 - Intermediate Analysis
- MATH 407 - Number Theory
- MATH 411 - Linear Algebra
- MATH 413A,B - Intro. to Modern Algebra
- MATH 460A,B - Advanced Calculus
- CS 300 - Intro. Discrete Structures (for CS/MATH double majors)
- The following courses:
- Electives:
- At least 4 additional courses from among the following
for at least 52 hours total in MATH courses. Of the 52 hours, at
least 4 courses must be at the 400 level:
- Actuarial Math - MATH 455
- Applied Algebra and Coding - MATH 314, 412, 413A,B
- Advanced Caluclus - MATH 360, 460A,B,C
- Applied Analysis - MATH 440, 443, 470
- Bioinformatics - MATH 486
- Discrete Applications - MATH 442, 443
- Differential Equations - MATH 441, 449
- Linear Algebra - MATH 410, 411
- Number Theory and Cryptography - MATH 307, 407
- Numerical Analysis - MATH 445, 446, 448
- Statistics - MATH 450A,B,C, 451, 452
- At least 4 additional courses from among the following
for at least 52 hours total in MATH courses. Of the 52 hours, at
least 4 courses must be at the 400 level:
- Field of application course requirements:
- At least 16 credit hours of courses at the 200 level or above in a single field where mathematics has significant application, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, operations research or physics.
Remarks:
- Typical courses are 4 credits and run one 10-week quarter.
- See the Classes page for descriptions of the Mathematics courses.
- Here is a printable PDF version.
